Position Summary
We're hiring versatile, hospitality-driven team members to join our front-of-house support team at Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, NC. This role rotates across several key positions — food runner, bar liaison, polisher, busser, and host — and is suited to team members who take pride in keeping service moving smoothly and guests well cared for.
About Us
Kindred is an upscale casual restaurant and the flagship of a growing local restaurant group, with several other restaurants in the area owned by Joe & Katy Kindred. Our culinary team has earned numerous James Beard Foundation nominations along with other national and local accolades. We're known for seasonally-driven menus, craft beer and cocktail programs, and stellar wine lists — and we're looking for servers who bring the same level of care to the guest experience that our kitchen brings to the plate.
Responsibilities
- Deliver food from the kitchen to the table promptly, accurately, and with proper presentation
- Support bar service by running drinks, restocking supplies, and assisting bartenders as a bar liaison
- Polish glassware, flatware, and service items to maintain presentation standards
- Clear, reset, and maintain tables promptly between guests
- Greet, seat, and manage the flow of guests as a host when needed
- Communicate effectively with servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff to ensure well-paced service
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room and service stations
- Anticipate guest needs and work collaboratively as part of the the team during high-volume, fast-paced shifts
Qualifications
- Previous restaurant experience preferred, not required
- Willingness to learn and rotate across multiple front-of-house support roles
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to stand, walk, and carry items for extended periods
- Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: Competitive, based on experience. Combination of hourly rate and tips.
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Employee Discount
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunity for growth within a multi-location restaurant group
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule: Night shift
Restaurant Type: Upscale casual
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Kindred Hospitality Group is an award-winning restaurant group of restaurant brands that focus on genuine hospitality and building distinguished workplaces with exceptional culture. To learn more about each of our concepts, please view the links below:
Kindred | Albertine | milkbread | Hello, Sailor